The City Reliquary
Introduction
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The City Reliquary houses New York relics at 370 Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn.
Backstory and Context
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It began in 2002 at an apartment at the intersection of Havemeyer and Grand Streets in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It moved to its current storefront in January 2006. Collections have continued to expand since the location change.
Items such as fragments of landmark buildings, subway tokens, geological core samples, paint chips from the L train, and much more, each tell their own story of New York City’s past. There are items about the city's sports history, the State of Liberty, lamp posts and relics that have washed up on shore. The facility also houses rotating exhibitions of community collections, which can be seen in the storefront window.
The museum has expanded to hosts
numerous community events including block parties, backyard concerts and film
events throughout the year. It also serves as a destination for collectors.
The City Reliquary collaborates with PS132 to create exhibitions of student
work. Donations from patrons help in expanding the collections and
programs.